Maryland Education Section 13-510

      In accordance with the Emergency Medical System plan and other relevant policies adopted by the EMS Board, the Executive Director shall:

            (1)      Coordinate a statewide system of emergency medical services;

            (2)      Coordinate the five emergency medical service regions in this State;

            (3)      Coordinate the planning and operation of emergency medical services with the federal, State, and county governments;

            (4)      Coordinate the training of all personnel in the Emergency Medical Services System and develop the necessary standards for their certification or licensure;

            (5)      Coordinate programs of research and education that relate to emergency medical services;

            (6)      Coordinate the development of centers for treating emergency injuries and illnesses;

            (7)      Coordinate the development of specialty referral centers for resuscitation, treatment, and rehabilitation of the critically ill and injured;

            (8)      Work closely with the public and private agencies, health care institutions and universities involved with emergency medical services, the Emergency Medical Services Advisory Council, and the Medical Management Consultant Group;

            (9)      Administer State and federal funds for emergency medical services in this State;

            (10)      Work closely with the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute, which is responsible for basic training for emergency medical technicians;

            (11)      Assure continued improvement of transportation for emergency, critically ill, and injured patients by supporting the goals of career and volunteer systems throughout this State; and

            (12)      Implement all programmatic, operational, and administrative components of the Institute.